The Girls Are All Coveting Me

It's another sunny day.

The weekend has arrived.

Chloe went to Lainer's factory.

"Yo, Chloe, you're here."

The Dwarf Lainer laughed and said, "How's the quality of the stuff I sent over?"

Chloe stepped forward and said with a smile:

"The quality is quite good. I asked them, and they said they'd come to you next time to buy again."

"Haha, well, that's a relief."

"So, where's the stuff?" Chloe looked at Lainer seriously and said, "I reckon I'll need it soon."

"Alright, alright, I know you came for this matter, follow me."

Lainer led Chloe into a small room at the deepest part of the factory.

In a display case protected by several layers of protective magic, a Battle Halberd flickering with jet-black lightning was confined.

Although it looked no different from before, Chloe knew very well that this thing had become far more dangerous than before.

Chloe clicked his tongue in amazement and said:

"Old Lainer, your craftsmanship has improved."

"It's because the stuff you brought had such a good foundation."

Lainer shook his head.

Even he didn't know where Chloe got all those strange and peculiar things from.

The self-evolving Abyssal Demon Iron Weapon [Thunderous Battle Halberd] was already amazing.

This kind of weapon was usually only seen on high-ranking Abyssal lords.

Many years ago, when he followed the Dwarf King, he had seen the king seize a similar weapon.

That weapon was later researched by them, and they even made quite a few analysis and improvement reports.

If it were anyone else, they might not have been able to handle this kid's weapon properly.

But he happened to be one of them.

Of course, Abyssal Demon Iron Weapons were very rare.

And broken Divine Artifacts were even rarer.

When that kid took out that broken Battle Halberd, he was so scared that he immediately dragged the kid into his private workshop.

Afraid of anyone noticing the existence of the Divine Artifact.

This kid was also bold, hoping he could use the Thunderous Battle Halberd as a base to fuse with the broken Divine Artifact.

He looked at that Divine Artifact and felt more and more that it resembled the legendary Tribulation Halberd of the Lord of Glory.

Recalling this, Old Lainer said, trembling with fear:

"You kid, once you walk out of this door, don't tell anyone it was me who helped you forge a Divine Artifact."

Chloe waved his hand and said:

"Don't worry, there's no Divine Artifact here, isn't it just my growing weapon, the Thunderous Battle Halberd?"

Seeing the Thunderous Battle Halberd after the fusion and evolution, Chloe was in a good mood.

The Tribulation Halberd was actually the weapon he used during his time as the Spear Hero.

Normally, it should've been the Divine Artifact weapon as the base, fusing with the Thunderous Battle Halberd.

After all, he was more accustomed to using the Tribulation Halberd.

But in the end, he chose the Thunderous Battle Halberd.

No other reason.

From the Divine Fire Era to the end of the Era of Turmoil/Dawn Era's early period, roughly more than six thousand years passed.

The Dawn Era's first year until this era of his, roughly another seven thousand years passed.

In those thirteen thousand plus years, among the strong ones born on the Stars Continent, some of them were likely reincarnations of the Seven Heroes.

Especially the "Hero" candidates once led by the Lord of Glory in the early years.

They must've caught quite a few reincarnated brothers for shearing.

But very few heroes lived to die of old age.

They would always prematurely pass away due to various accidents.

Some even died young before they could develop properly.

This is peculiar.

Each country's protection for their geniuses wasn't that bad.

If they truly didn't protect them, they would've already run away.

It's not like you're the only country out there.

Yet the hero faction seems to be having widespread issues.

This is indeed illogical.

A situation similar to this had happened before the Dawn Era in the Great Sin faction.

Back then, after Chloe and the others killed the Fear Demon God, they split its True God Uniqueness into seven and transformed them into the authority of the Seven Deadly Sins.

Yet hardly any successor of the Seven Deadly Sins ever rose up.

Many didn't even grow to the level of Demigod before dying prematurely.

Some claimed it was because, prior to the Dawn Era, the Stars Continent's Life Sequence upper limit could only reach Sequence Four.

But Chloe knew that wasn't the reason.

The reason the successors of the Seven Deadly Sins didn't survive was merely because they were targeted.

He had seen the Bottomless Abyss' crazy demeanor.

Ever since the True God Uniqueness of the Fear Demon God was taken, the Abyssal Will unhesitatingly initiated a World Group level war.

The purpose was simply to reclaim the scattered True God Uniqueness.

Such a desire would absolutely not weaken with time.

In the end, the war only ended because it was afraid, not because it didn't want to take it back.

Thus, generations of the Seven Deadly Sins' candidates were likely not spared from being trapped by the Abyss' electorate.

As long as enough traps were set, you're bound to step into one or two.

A moment of carelessness, and you could suffer.

This is the real reason why the high probability of demise of the strong ones in the Great Sin faction.

On that note...

Could it be that the Seven Heroes would fare any better?

Back then, the besieging of the Seven Heroes was carried out by the Abyss' highest combat forces.

Ordinary Angels weren't allowed near the battlefield.

The reincarnation of Lainer, with such a ridiculous Future Vision, was forcibly replaced.

The situation wasn't much better for the others.

No Evil God would want another opponent on the throne.

Especially after Kai became the King of Redemption.

The means to deal with the other heroes probably intensified several degrees.

In the game's background, it was mentioned that once Rephya became a hero, she would be swept into the tide of the era, whether she wanted to or not.

Before, he would regard this as the fate of heroes.

But now, he was more inclined to believe that the "tide moves because of the heroes."

It's not that heroes are destined to face such fate, but rather that those who become heroes are specifically targeted.

Before Kai became the King of Redemption, he was often targeted.

Lainer's reincarnation even died early.

He was unclear about his situation, but Abigail mentioned that the Flesh and Blood Hermitage obtained the Desire Mother Tree's Blessing using the [Saint's Right Wrist].

And the Saint's Right Wrist comes from his reincarnated self.

Goodness.

He didn't even keep his hand; it's likely that reincarnation didn't go well for him.

With his personality, if someone really cut off his hand, he'd scatter their whole family's ashes, anything less wouldn't fit his character.

From this, one can infer that he didn't want to scatter their ashes.

But something happened that made it impossible.

Most likely, it didn't end well.

So, he specifically asked Old Lainer to reforge his weapon this time.

Holding the Tribulation Halberd and using Filthy Thunder, is he afraid the Abyss won't know he's been resurrected?

After getting the new weapon, he went to find Heisha.

Master Heisha's specialized training is still very effective for him.

Except this time, shortly after he went for training, he saw Rephya with a mischievous look, ready to bolt.

"Rephya, stop."

A word from Heisha forced Rephya, who didn't dare to face Chloe, to pause:

"Uh, Master Heisha, can I take a day off today?"

"No, stay put."

"Wuwuwu."

Senior is also here.

I just scolded him earlier, standing here together is really awkward!

Xiaolu's heart was racing.

She really didn't want to stay here.

But when she looked up, Rephya saw Chloe's calm expression.

He even had the leisure to greet her.

"Good afternoon, Xiaolu."

"Hmph!"

In such an awkward situation, he's acting like nothing happened.

This made Rephya even angrier.

Is this the self-restraint of a playboy?

She recalled what Senior said to her:

"You're in such a hurry, I thought... I thought you had some ideas."

That phrase was a bit of a blow to Rephya.

She actually understood what Senior wanted to convey.

He was actually trying to tell her that his personal emotional issues shouldn't involve her.

But what does he mean by her having ideas?

Can't she have thoughts?

Wait a minute... getting dragged off track.

Xiaolu blushed.

How could she not have ideas? Every girl Senior is involved with is basically someone around her.

Both Sister Fufu and Aisha, now even Senior Lilith is targeted.

This made her quite upset.

Firstly, it felt like her fantasies were shattered.

Secondly, the thought of being caught in the middle between him and them was distressing.

—Maybe there's also a bit of resentment for being disregarded?

The moment this thought popped up, Rephya felt a bit startled.

She thought she was crazy for having such a thought.

After hurriedly suppressing that idea, today was just a series of unfortunate events.

Because Master Heisha expressed dissatisfaction with her lack of seriousness, then really ramped up the intensity on her.

But as for Senior.

He was just like a carefree person, did a few sets of training and left.

Leaving her slumped in the training room, unable to get up.

"So annoying!"

Feeling the divine power spreading inside her, Rephya's eyes turned somewhat dazed.

She was somewhat unclear about why she felt annoyed.

"Taking training so lightly, Rephya, don't make me regret recommending you to Heisha."

A beam of light enveloped Rephya.

She felt all her pains wash away.

When she looked up, she saw Chloe leaving with his back turned to her.

Rephya muttered:

"You heartless playboy, Senior, one day you'll step into a pit."

As for Chloe, what was he doing after leaving the training room?

"Ouch! It hurts so much."

Yes.

He was rolling around in the room at Amber Hall.

Heisha is getting more and more ruthless.

Really not leaving him a drop of energy.

He was uncomfortable all over now, even breathing was painful.

Initially, he could at least catch his breath.

But seeing someone unable to get up on the ground, he couldn't bear it and gave her a little support.

The pain won't disappear; it only transfers.

Rephya felt relieved.

But her pain and disquiet transferred to Chloe.

Just as he thought this, Sister Fufu called.

"Hey, Sister Fufu."

"Chloe, have you been missing me?"

"So straightforward?" Chloe teased, "Just a little bit."

"A tiny bit or a little bit?"

"You guess."

"Hahaha, by the way, my talent seems to have a small problem, could you come check it out?"

"What problem?" Despite his pain, Chloe still forced himself to sit up and say, "Your first transformation must have started, right?"

"Yes, some strange change seems to have occurred to the Shadow Monarchy, could you come over and take a look?"

"I'm on my way... wait, I can't get into the girls' dorm."

There was a pause on the other end of the line, then after a moment, Sister Fufu's playful voice came through:

"I'm in the room at Amber Hall."

There was a hint of shyness in her words.

Chloe jumped up and said: "Then wait for me a moment."